Talent Acquisition Specialist

HomeTown Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

PTO and Paid Holidays

Job summary

UNKNOWN Talent Acquisition is seeking a motivated intern to support sourcing efforts for HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing roles as well as corporate positions. You will partner with the recruiting team to identify candidates, build pipelines, and coordinate sourcing events.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration, exposure to ATS platforms, and opportunities to develop skills in employer branding and talent acquisition strategies within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in HR, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
• Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR, or employer branding.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable learning new recruiting technologies and sourcing tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Source qualified candidates using ATS ClearCompany, Indeed, LinkedIn, and other recruiting platforms.
• Identify and engage licensed HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing technicians for hard-to-fill field positions.
• Source candidates for specialized corporate and professional roles.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Review resumes and identify candidates who meet job qualifications and licensing requirements.
• Conduct targeted searches using Boolean search techniques and recruiting best practices.
• Attend weekly Talent Acquisition team meetings to review hiring priorities, sourcing strategies, and recruiting progress.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and promoting career fairs and recruiting events.
• Help establish and maintain partnerships with technical schools, trade schools, and workforce development organizations to build talent pipelines.
• Coordinate and support in-house hiring events, including scheduling, candidate communications, event logistics, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and sourcing activity within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Support employer branding and other Talent Acquisition initiatives as needed.
• Assist recruiters with additional recruiting projects and administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting interest

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Remote work

Sourcing tools

ATS familiarity

Education

Human Resources / Business degree

Tools

ClearCompany ATS

LinkedIn

Indeed

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Summary

The Talent Acquisition Intern supports our talent acquisition team in identifying top talent for skilled trades and corporate positions. As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you will partner with our recruiting team to source qualified candidates for hard-to-fill positions across the HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing industries, as well as select corporate roles. You'll play an important role in building candidate pipelines and helping connect skilled professionals with career opportunities. You will also assist with sourcing recruiting events, developing technical school partnerships, and help organize on-site hiring events.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Source qualified candidates using the company's Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Clear Company, Indeed, LinkedIn, and other recruiting platforms.
• Identify and engage licensed HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing technicians for hard-to-fill field positions.
• Source candidates for specialized corporate and professional roles.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Review resumes and identify candidates who meet job qualifications and licensing requirements.
• Conduct targeted searches using Boolean search techniques and recruiting best practices.
• Attend weekly Talent Acquisition team meetings to review hiring priorities, sourcing strategies, and recruiting progress.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and promoting career fairs and recruiting events.
• Help establish and maintain partnerships with technical schools, trade schools, and workforce development organizations to build talent pipelines.
• Coordinate and support in‑house hiring events, including scheduling, candidate communications, event logistics, and follow‑up activities.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and sourcing activity within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Support employer branding and other Talent Acquisition initiatives as needed.
• Assist recruiters with additional recruiting projects and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• Strong interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or employer branding.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable learning new recruiting technologies and sourcing tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Experience with LinkedIn, Indeed, Applicant Tracking Systems, or event planning is a plus but not required.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on recruiting experience supporting a growing organization.
• Exposure to recruiting strategies for skilled trades and corporate hiring.
• Experience sourcing licensed trade professionals and specialized corporate talent.
• Opportunities to help organize career fairs, build relationships with technical schools, and support hiring events.
• Training on sourcing techniques, recruiting technology, and talent acquisition best practices.
• Experience collaborating with experienced Talent Acquisition professionals in a remote environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on hiring efforts while developing valuable recruiting and relationship‑building skills.

Benefits

We invest in the whole you — your health, your family, and your future. When you join us, you're not just getting a job — you're gaining a benefits package designed to support you at every stage of life.

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage with four plan options to fit every need and budget, including an HSA‑eligible high‑deductible plan and an FSA.
• Dental Insurance: Dental coverage with low weekly premiums.
• Vision Insurance: Vision coverage with low weekly premiums.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance: Company‑paid basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Long‑Term Disability: Company‑paid Basic Long‑Term Disability coverage.
• Short‑Term Disability: Optional Voluntary Short‑Term Disability coverage.
• Additional Life Insurance: Optional additional life insurance coverage available.
• Retirement Plan: Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options with company match!
• Supplemental Health Plans: Including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, plus disability resource services, travel and beneficiary support services, pet health insurance, and PerkSpot — an exclusive employee discount program.
• PTO and Paid Holidays Available